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Nkosinathi Mthethwa found dead in Paris
The Star
|October 01, 2025
SOUTH Africa's Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa, died in Paris.
The South African Government confirmed his passing, describing Mthethwa as a distinguished servant of the nation.
Mthethwa, 58, was reported missing on Monday afternoon after his mobile phone was last detected near the Bois de Boulogne.
The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated by French authorities. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Ronald Lamola, said: "I have no doubt that his passing is not only a national loss but is also felt within the international diplomatic community.
This story is from the October 01, 2025 edition of The Star.
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